Ingredients

• 1 - salmon fillet (approx. 1.3 lbs) or any other white fleshed fish
• 8 to 10 - shallots, chopped lengthwise
• 1 pinch - asafoetida
• 2 tbsp - oil
• Ingredients for marination:
• 2 tbsp - sambar masala powder
• 4 tbsp - tamarind pulp
• A pinch of sugar
• 1 tsp - crushed red pepper
• Salt to taste

How to Make Pan-roasted sambar flavoured salmon with onions

• Clean the fish thoroughly; rub with a tsp of salt.
• Add all the ingredients for marination, marinade the fillet for 15 minutes.
• Heat a tbsp of oil in a skillet; when the oil is hot enough add a pinch of asafoetida and the chopped shallots and saute for 2 to 3 minutes or until the shallots turn light golden in colour.
• Add another tbsp of oil, and gently place the marinated fish on the onion bed.
• Fry for 3 to 4 minutes on medium heat.
• Before flipping it over, spread the onion evenly on top and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes or until the onion turns a dark golden brown on both sides .
• This is a great side dish for rice, can enjoy as an appetizer too.
• Recipe courtesy: Only Fish Recipes